JHU New Student Orientation 2024

Hopkins Cafe opens at 10am and closes at 12am. Nolans opens at 10am and closes at 9pm.

SHIP is collaborating with OFYE for our annual back to school thrift shop! Students can purchase gently used clothes, dorm, and school supplies for a small donation. All proceeds will go to the Chesapeake Audubon Society. This event is cash only.

Orientation is jam-packed, but this meeting will provide one last opportunity to connect with your group before classes begin and learn how you can stay connected during your first year at Hopkins!

Convocation BBQ Odd FYM Groups (!!)

Orientation is jam-packed, but this meeting will provide one last opportunity to connect with your group before classes begin and learn how you can stay connected during your first year at Hopkins!

Convocation BBQ Even FYM Groups

Meet up with your FYM to check-in and process together into the Rec Center for Convocation.

SEMI-FORMAL ATTIRE PREFERRED.

Convocation is the official ceremony that welcomes new students to the academic community and serves as the bookend to Commencement.

Join University Leadership and your classmates for a dessert reception following convocation.

Close out your orientation week by taking a trip off campus and exploring the outdoors! All the trips will start at Outdoors Basecamp at 7 am! Choose one several
adventures offered on this day

• Hiking Group 1
• Hiking Group 2
• Hiking Group 3
• Biking
• Disc Golf
• Climbing Group 1
• Climbing Group 2
• White Water Kayaking
• White Water Canoeing
• Fresh Water Canoeing

Registration Required. Hey Transfer Students...Join us for a trip to Waverly's Farmers Market! Transfer students will meet at the top of the Beach and walk over together. It’s a great chance to explore the market and connect with new students. See you there!

Hopkins Cafe and Nolan's open at 10 am and close at 8 pm.

HOP 101 sessions are information sessions held during orientation week dedicated to allowing incoming students to interact with campus partners. Registration is required for you to attend these sessions, so please register! Please check the flyer for the locations of each session.

• HERO | Gilman 132
• Safer Sex at JHU | Hodson 213
• The Arts at Hopkins | Shaffer 303
• Student Disability Services | Shaffer 101
• Dine Sustainably | Gilman 119
• Intro to Mindfulness | Rec Center Multipurpose Room B
• The Writing Center and the Common Question | Gilman 230
• Designing Your First Year at Hopkins | Hodson 110

HOP 101 sessions are information sessions held during orientation week dedicated to allowing incoming students to interact with campus partners. Registration is required for you to attend these sessions, so please register! Please check the flyer for the locations of each session.

• HERO | Gilman 132
• Safer Sex at JHU | Hodson 213
• Special Collections, The Sheridan Libraries | Macksey Seminar Room
• Student Disability Services | Shaffer 101
• Intro to Wellness Coaching | Rec Center Multipurpose Room B
• The Writing Center and the Common Question | Gilman 230
• Designing Your First Year at Hopkins | Hodson 110
• Hopkins Insider Tour | Mason Hall by Decker Quad
• Being YOU at JHU! | Gilman 50

HOP 101 sessions are information sessions held during orientation week dedicated to allowing incoming students to interact with campus partners. Registration is required for you to attend these sessions, so please register! Please check the flyer for the locations of each session.

• HERO | Gilman 132
• Safer Sex at JHU | Hodson 213
• Special Collections, The Sheridan Libraries | Macksey Seminar Room
• Student Disability Services | Shaffer 101
• Cultivating Communication for Connection | Hodson 203
• Level Up; Health Promotion and Well-Being Programming and Involvement | Rec Center Multipurpose Room A
• Writing Center and The Common Question | Gilman 230
• Being YOU at JHU! | Gilman 50
• Designing Your First Year at Hopkins | Hodson 110

Hopkins Café or Nolans (FYM will specify)

This panel offers incoming transfer students the opportunity to hear from upperclassmen during orientation about what it is like to attend Hopkins and what it is like to be a Transfer Student at JHU. The panel will also offer incoming students the opportunity to ask upperclassmen any questions they have about transitioning into their first year at Hopkins. The panel will include current Transfer Students who will share their knowledge about campus life and their unique experiences related to transitioning to the university.

Join to learn more about Health and Well-Being resources and strategies to help you be successful at Hopkins.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Forgot your dorm essentials? Join us on a shopping trip to either Target or IKEA! Transportation will be provided. Visit Hopkins Grous for registration and pick-up locations.

• Bus 1
• Bus 2
• Bus 3
• Bus 4
• Bus 5
• Bus 6
• Bus 7
• Bus 8

Late Night Dining at New Student Orientation: A Delectable Adventure

Welcome to our Late Night Dining event for New Student Orientation! We are thrilled to present a mouthwatering menu specially crafted to make your first night on campus unforgettable. Join us for a delightful culinary experience that brings together classic favorites and unique creations, all prepared with love by our talented chefs.

Grill: Indulge in a delightful array of Mini Pancakes, served with a variety of toppings. Whether you crave the sweetness of strawberry compote, blueberry compote, or the classic combination of butter and syrup, or desire the richness of whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and caramel sauce, we have something for everyone. These little bites of joy will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. For those who enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory, our Chicken & Waffle Sliders are a must-try. Succulent, perfectly seasoned chicken, nestled between two fluffy waffles, creates a delightful combination.

Pizza: Our Pizza offerings take a unique twist for this late-night affair. Experience the Breakfast Pizza, a delicious blend of breakfast favorites combined with the beloved pizza concept. Savor the flavors of morning sausage, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a medley of melted cheeses atop a thin, crispy crust. And don't forget the Beignets – these delightful bites of fried dough are simply irresistible. Sprinkled with powdered sugar, they are the perfect indulgence to round off your late-night dining experience.

Carvery: The Carvery station invites you to explore the world of Savory Bread Puddings. Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavors with options like jalapeno cheddar, maple bacon, and BBQ caramelized onion. These hearty and inventive puddings will make you rethink everything you know about comfort food.

Fruit & Yogurt: To balance out the decadence, our Fruit & Yogurt station offers a delightful selection of fresh and vibrant fruits paired with creamy, refreshing yogurt. Enjoy the same variety as usual, ensuring there's something to please everyone's palate.

Omelet Station: Our skilled chefs are ready to delight you with made-to-order omelets. Choose from a selection of delicious options such as spinach feta, Denver, southwest, and more. Watch in awe as your personalized omelet is crafted before your eyes, using the freshest ingredients to ensure an exquisite taste.

Join us at the Late Night Dining event during New Student Orientation, and embark on a journey of flavors and camaraderie. We look forward to providing you with a delightful culinary experience that sets the stage for a memorable and exciting time at JHU!

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

Meet up with your group for some fun and to check-in.

Incoming engineering majors will attend this mandatory orientation meeting held by their primary department to learn more about the upcoming academic year. As a result of this session, students will have a better understanding of the requirements of their primary major and be able to take more ownership in their academic journey. They will have the opportunity to meet their faculty advisor, their lead department academic advisor, and other members of their academic department.

• Applied Mathematics and Statistics | Shaffer 300
• Biomedical Engineering | Remsen 1
• Civil and Systems Engineering | Latrobe 106
• Chemical Biomedical Engineering | Maryland 110
• Computer Science | Shaffer 303
• Electrical and Computer Engineering | Hackerman B17
• Environmental Health Engineering | Maryland 114
• Materials Science and Engineering | Maryland 109
• Mechanical Engineering | Hodson 213
• Undecided Engineering | Hodson 311

Required session. On-Campus Living will talk with students about how to navigate residential policies, connect with one another, and identify how to successfully live in our residential
and University communities.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lucnh for FYM groups starts at 11:00am and ends at 2:00pm.

Required session. On-Campus Living will talk with students about how to navigate residential policies, connect with one another, and identify how to successfully live in our residential and
University communities.

Time with Advising for Transfer Students!

Hodson 210 - Welcome new KSAS Transfer Students (Non-SCAA)!

Hodson 213 - Welcome new WSE Transfer Students (Non-SCAA)! You will have the opportunity to encounter other new incoming transfer students. This session will share resources and tips on how to ease your transition as a new Blue Jay engineer and allow you the chance to build connections with peers. Feel free to come prepared with any questions you may have.

Hodson 311 - Learn about academic advising at Hopkins and how to navigate academic support resources as you begin the fall semester. FLI STUDENTS ONLY. The Success Coaching Program in Academic Advising (SCAA) will welcome transfer students with an orientation session focused on community, connections and fun. You’ll connect with your Academic Advisor/ Success Coach, meet peer advisors, and grow your connection to JHU and the FLI (First Generation/Limited Income) Network.

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

This interaction session will empower you to take responsibility for your role in cultivating a inclusive and welcoming community. The session will focus on self-reflection, storytelling, and listening. Together, you and your peers will explore how to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and connected

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner open for Dinner from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dinner in your FYM Group following the Inclusion and Belonging session

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner for Even FYM groups starts at 5:00pm and ends at 6:30pm.

This year during New Student Orientation, the FLI Network will be hosting a Pep Rally. Join us for an exciting event designed specifically for First-Generation and/or Limited Income (FLI) students, staff, and faculty stakeholders to come together, celebrate, and build a strong sense of community at Hopkins. There will be music, raffles, giveaways, and much more. This is more than just a rally—it's a chance to start your journey at Hopkins with confidence and support. We can't wait to see you there!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Bingo, drag, lip syncs, prizes, and more! Join us in the Rec Center for a fun, fierce
night with one of Baltimore’s very own drag queens hosting a bingo game. Prizes will be awarded to all bingo winners!

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

Meet your FYM at their desired location.

JHU’s annual Democracy Day introduces students to the democratic process and the many ways they can engage with it - especially in an election year!

Nolan's open from 11 am to 2 pm.

Voter registration, community association meet-and-greets, academic meet-and-greets, lunch

All incoming transfer students are invited to meet on the Breezeway for a photo. Please arrive at 2pm sharp to ensure being included.

Meet with your FYM Group prior to Democracy Day: Engaging in Democracy session in the Rec Center.

Welcome and framing remarks

Multiple seminars on questions of democracy + debate on a leading issue like whether AI is a threat to democracy. PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR 1 TRACK!

• TRACK 1 | (Ames 218)- Democracy, public trust and doing things differently: how innovation is changing city hall | (Session 2)- Poor mental health and social isolation lead to dysfunctional politics.
• TRACK 2 | (Ames 234)- Poor mental health and social isolation lead to dysfunctional politics. (Session 2)- Democracy, public trust and doing things differently: how innovation is changing city hall.
• TRACK 3 | (Ames 320) - Disinformation and polarization keep our democracies from thriving. | (Session 2)- The future is not just Tuesdays! Healthy civic life every day of the week.
• TRACK 4 | (Gilman 75)- The future is not just Tuesdays! Healthy civic life every day of the week. (Session 2)- Disinformation and polarization keep our democracies from thriving.
• TRACK 5 | (Gilman 50)- The U.S. two-party system is bad for women. | (Session 2)- Science can be ill-prepared to guide policy.
• TRACK 6 | (Krieger 205)- Science can be ill-prepared to guide policy. | (Session 2)- The U.S. two-party system is bad for women.-
• TRACK 7 | (Gilman 186)- AI development is outpacing understanding of its risks and impacts. | (Session 2)- Democracy cannot survive the spread of anti-democratic beliefs.
• TRACK 8 | (Gilman 119)- Democracy cannot survive the spread of anti-democratic beliefs. | (Session 2)- AI development is outpacing understanding of its risks and impacts.
• TRACK 9 | (Gilman 219)- We continue to debate who can be a citizen and member of the body politic. | (Session 2)- Weaknesses in our democracy constrain our ability to more effectively combat gun violence.
• TRACK 10 | (Gilman 377)- Weaknesses in our democracy constrain our ability to more effectively combat gun violence. | (Session 2)- We continue to debate who can be a citizen and member of the body politic.
• TRACK 11 | (Krieger 170)- Citizen-level (community based) politics is overlooked in research and practice on democracy. | (Session 2)- There is too much money in politics.
• TRACK 12 | (Krieger 180)- There is too much money in politics. | (Session 2)- Citizen-level (community based) politics is overlooked in research and practice on democracy
• TRACK 13 | (Krieger 304)- Ethnic and racial divides can subvert and become an integral part of democratic processes. | (Session 2)- New technologies have made it difficult to arrive at social consensus about even the most basic things.
• TRACK 14 | (Krieger 302)- New technologies have made it difficult to arrive at social consensus about even the most basic things. | (Session 2)- Ethnic and racial divides can subvert and become an integral part of democratic processes.
• TRACK 15 | (Krieger 307)- Inequality is not a inevitable | (Session 2)- We should be confident of democracy’s universality and challenge the myth that democracy is only suitable to some peoples and not to others.
• TRACK 16 | (Krieger 306)- We should be confident of democracy’s universality and challenge the myth that democracy is only suitable to some peoples and not to others. | (Session 2)- Inequality is not a inevitable
• TRACK 17 | (Krieger 309)- We fail to appreciate and address clear links between health and civic engagement. | (Session 2)- The rise of information overload and misinformation can distort perceptions and influence policy decisions and elections.
• TRACK 18 | (Krieger 308)- The rise of information overload and misinformation can distort perceptions and influence policy decisions and elections. | (Session 2)- We fail to appreciate and address clear links between health and civic engagement.
• TRACK 19 | (Gilman 132)- Students on the left, right, and center are shaped in fundamentally different ways by the political experiences they have while in college. | (Session 2)- Those marginalized within democratic societies pursue alternative forms of
• TRACK 20 | (Mergenthaler 111)- Those marginalized within democratic societies pursue alternative forms of democracy. | (Session 2)- Students on the left, right, and center are shaped in fundamentally different ways by the political experiences they have w
• TRACK 21 | (Mudd 26)- Political choices are motivated by fights over group status instead of the greater good. | (Session 2)- Courts are increasingly ignoring evidence in decisions about medical and public health issues.
• TRACK 22 | (Remsen 1)- Courts are increasingly ignoring evidence in decisions about medical and public health issues. | (Session 2)- Political choices are motivated by fights over group status instead of the greater good.
• Debate Track | Rec Center

Hopkins Café/Nolans dinner for Transfer FYM groups starts at 5:30pm and ends at 6:30pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans dinner for Even FYM groups starts at 6:00pm and ends at 7:00pm.

FYM led session. Ask your FYM if you are Session 1 or Session 2. Curious to learn more about the different organizations on campus? Join FYMs in a Q&A style meeting to learn about their experiences as members and leaders of different organizations.

REQUIRED SESSION. This program is designed to empower students with knowledge about alcohol and other drugs and harm reduction strategies to reduce the risk that comes with alcohol and drug use. There is always the choice to drink and whether or not students choose to drink they are always in the best position to help each other in alcohol or other drug emergencies.

Content caution: This training briefly talks about sexual assault as a risk from alcohol and other drug use. There are confidential resources if you need support after the program at HopkinsGBVP@jhu.edu.

Hopkins Café/Nolans dinner for Odd FYM groups starts at 7:00pm and ends at 8:00pm.

FYM led session. Ask your FYM if you are Session 1 or Session 2. Curious to learn more about the different organizations on campus? Join FYMs in a Q&A style meeting to learn about their experiences as members and leaders of different organizations.

Join us for a double-feature movie night on the Beach! We will show High School Musical 1 & 2 and give out snacks while supplies last.

Welcome to all first-years! We hold a scavenger hunt for freshman to participate in to win prizes. Info is provided at the door and you must submit their completed scavenger hunt on their way out to enter the drawing. We will draw winners after the event.

We’ll also be offering a discount of 20% off one “spirit item” (aka any Hopkins branded item). No coupon needed!

Scavenger hunt, prizes, and an exclusive freshman VIP discount!!

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

In addition to hearing from the Dean and other school leadership, WSE first-year students will experience their first engineering design challenge and Whiting students, and they will engage with their engineering faculty mentors, academic advisors, and life design educators—their WSE flock.

WSE Meet the Flock- Opening (!!)

At the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, students learn from world-renowned experts, engage in innovative research, realize their entrepreneurial spirit and explore co-curricular experiences beyond the classroom. In this session, you will meet KSAS leadership, learn about opportunities in and out of the classroom, and begin to explore the wide variety of offerings in the school.

All KSAS Students (Includes SCAA Students)

Welcome transfer students! For new students moving into the residence halls, please pick up your J-card and keys at Shriver Hall.

All KSAS Students (Includes SCAA Students)

TBD

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Please only sign up for your academic advisor. (SCAA Student Advising Sessions will occur in the afternoon)

• Juana Hollingsworth Gilman 50
• Kathie Sindt Hodson 203
• Ruth Aranow Hodson 210
• Jessie Martin Hodson 211
• Rebecca Walsh Hodson 213
• Tracy Glink Hodson 301
• Mary Rosekrans Hodson 311
• Kelly Singleton Hodson 313
• Christine Byrne Hodson 316
• Steve Malvaso 1st floor of the Cordish Lacrosse Center
• Karen Desser Mergenthaler 111
• Kerica Henlon Gilman 132
• Effy Cao Olin 305
• Meghan Balot Shaffer 2
• Liz Wasden Oudin Shaffer 202
• Madison Deegan Shaffer 300
• Imani Chiusano Shaffer 301
• Kevin James Shaffer 302
• Kara Korab Shaffer 303
• Abram Fox Shaffer 304

WSE Meet the Flock- Closing (!!)

TBD

Transfer Student Orientation Kick-Off Event! Following move-in, transfer students will gather on Decker Quad for a memorable afternoon meeting in First-Year Mentor groups for the first time.

FLI STUDENTS ONLY (regardless of school). The Success Coaching Program in Academic Advising (SCAA) will welcome first-year students with an orientation session focused on community, connections and fun. You’ll connect with your Academic Advisor/ Success Coach, meet peer advisors, and grow your connection to JHU and the FLI (First Generation/Limited Income) Network.

SCAA recorded an early summer zoom session (located in our Canvas page) which you can review in advance of this session. This event will build off our 1:1 work throughout the summer between students and academic advisor/success coaches.

Explore the Homewood campus and ask a First-Year Mentor questions as they guide you thorough campus. Please select your campus tour time and starting location of the tour.

Meet your FYM at their desired location with your group for some fun and to check in before the Confidence Through Curiosity Panel.

This panel is jointly led by the Pava Center and the Life Design Lab and features young alumni and current students discussing how they learned through successes and challenges at JHU.

Hopkins Café/Nolans dinner for Even FYM groups starts at 6:00pm and ends at 7:00pm.

Join the Res Life community for sand art crafting and outdoor fun!

Hopkins Café/Nolans dinner for Odd FYM groups starts at 7:00pm and ends at 8:00pm.

Transfer students— join us for a night of food and fun to get to know your fellow transfer students!

As a team of eight, explore campus by solving escape room clues and puzzles and completing interactive tasks. The top three teams to complete the campus discovery game with the fastest times will win prizes. The game will be open from August 18–22. Have fun, and happy hunting!

Enjoy s’mores and see campus from a new perspective after the Res Life Social! Our instructors will have stoves set up to toast marshmallows.

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

REQUIRED SESSION. This program is designed to empower students with knowledge about alcohol and other drugs and harm reduction strategies to reduce the risk that comes with alcohol and drug use. There is always the choice to drink and whether or not students choose to drink they are always in the best position to help each other in alcohol or other drug emergencies.

Content caution: This training briefly talks about sexual assault as a risk from alcohol and other drug use. There are confidential resources if you need support after the program at HopkinsGBVP@jhu.edu.

You don't want to miss out on being featured in the Class of 2028 photo. New students will gather on Keyser quad and form JHU 28 to take their Class Photo! Follow your FYM instructions closely.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch for odd FYM groups starts at 11:30am and ends at 12:30pm.

Join your FYM to learn more about Health and Well-Being resources and strategies to help you be successful at Hopkins.

Join your FYM to learn more about Health and Well-Being resources and strategies to help you be successful at Hopkins.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch for odd FYM groups starts at 12:45pm and ends at 1:45pm.

Meet your FYM at their desired location with your group for some fun and to check in before the required Relationships Boundaries and Consent session.

REQUIRED SESSION for all incoming students. Retaking Our Story challenges students' perspectives on sexual assault prevention and the role they play in reshaping campus culture around gender violence. If you have any concerns about attending this session for content related reasons, please contact Alyse Campbell, Associate Director of Student Well-Being; Gender- Based Violence Prevention at alyse@jhu.edu or 410-516-5133.

FYM led session. Learn about academic advising at Hopkins and how to navigate academic support
resources as you begin the fall semester.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner for odd FYM groups starts at 5:30pm and ends at 6:30pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans dinner for even FYM groups starts at 6:45pm and ends at 8:00pm.

FYM led session. Learn about academic advising at Hopkins and how to navigate academic support
resources as you begin the fall semester.

The O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being is hosting a Night Out at the Rec to welcome you to campus! Check out the climbing wall, decorate a Blue Jay tumbler, do some glow Zumba, pick up a restorative eye pillow, or play kickball, corn hole or Giant Jenga on the practice field! There will also be food vendors available for all your snacking needs.

• Games on the Practice Field Drop-in 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Practice Field
• Restorative Scented Eye Pillow 8:00 - 8:30 | Rec & Well-Being Suite
• Restorative Scented Eye Pillow 8:30 - 9:00 | Rec & Well-Being Suite
• Restorative Scented Eye Pillow 9:00 - 9:30 | Rec & Well-Being Suite
• Restorative Scented Eye Pillow 9:30 - 10:00 | Rec & Well-Being Suite
• Rec/Well-Being Blue Jay Tumbler: 8:00 - 8:30 | Robert Scott Court
• Rec/Well-Being Blue Jay Tumbler: 8:30 - 9:00 | Robert Scott Court
• Rec/Well-Being Blue Jay Tumbler: 9:00 - 9:30 | Robert Scott Court
• Rec/Well-Being Blue Jay Tumbler: 9:30 - 10:00 | Robert Scott Court
• Climbing Wall 8:00- 8:30 | Climbing Wall
• Climbing Wall 8:30 - 9:00 | Climbing Wall
• Climbing Wall 9:00 - 9:30 | Climbing Wall
• Climbing Wall 9:30 - 10:00 | Climbing Wall
• Glow Zumba 8:30 - 8:55 | Multipurpose RM A
• Glow Zumba 9:05 - 9:30 | Multipurpose RM A

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

Meet your FYM at their desired location with your group for some fun and to check-in before the Belonging speaker.

This interaction session will empower you to take responsibility for your role in cultivating a inclusive and welcoming community. The session will focus on self-reflection, storytelling, and listening. Together, you and your peers will explore how to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and connected

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Free Hopkins t-shirt giveaway on the Beach for the incoming 2028 freshman class! Please register for this event as you will only be able to get a free t-shirt after showing your confirmation QR code to the staff.

As a team of eight, explore campus by solving escape room clues and puzzles and completing interactive tasks. The top three teams to complete the campus discovery game with the fastest times will win prizes. The game will be open from August 19–22. Have fun, and happy hunting!

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch for odd FYM groups starts at 11:30am and ends at 12:30pm.

After the Belonging session in the Rec Center, join your FYM group for a conversation to discuss how we and the university can grow, connect, and learn from each other, with the shared goal of creating a more supportive Hopkins community.

After the Belonging session in the Rec Center, join your FYM group for a conversation to discuss how we and the university can grow, connect, and learn from each other, with the shared goal of creating a more supportive Hopkins community.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch for even FYM groups starts at 12:45pm and ends at 1:45pm.

FYM Group Meet-Up before Baltimore 101

Baltimore 101 is a keynote panel session designed to meaningfully welcome and introduce new JHU students to Baltimore through an asset-based lens as part of their New Student Orientation experience. This panel conversation, featuring community-based leaders and scholars, will inspire the incoming class through cultural, historical, and practical contexts in relation to Baltimore City, and provide them with encouragement and next steps to meaningfully engage in Baltimore beyond the “Hopkins bubble.”

Hopkins Café Dinner for Even FYM Groups starts at 5pm and ends at 6:45pm.

Join staff from HOUR (Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research) for an overview of JHU's undergraduate research scene, and the most frequently ask questions students have as they begin their undergraduate research journey. Learn about resources that are available to you, and best practices you can employ to find and navigate a meaningful research experience.

Hopkins Café Dinner for Odd FYM Groups starts at 6:45pm and ends at 8pm.

Get ready for a spectacular time at Jay’s Carnival, hosted by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Enjoy a variety of activities and classic carnival fun. Watch Guardians of the Galaxy on a huge 16-foot screen, play games and win prizes, and savor treats like Auntie Anne’s pretzels, soft serve ice cream, cotton candy, and more. And don’t miss the henna art!

Welcome First-Year students! Please pick up your J-card and keys at Mason Hall.

Welcome Blue Jay Families! Join us at the Freshman Quad Tent for a photo booth, family giveaways, water, coffee, ice cream, and more!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore the Homewood campus and ask a First-Year Mentor questions as they guide you through campus. Families are welcome to attend.

• 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hopkins Café Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

We invite First Generation, Limited Income families to join us for an interactive panel on what to expect for your student.

Hopkins Café Dinner starts at 5pm and ends at 8pm.

Join us for a review of campus resources that were presented during the summer Orientation webinars.

REQUIRED SESSION for all students residing on the Homewood Campus. Come together with your Resident Advisor (RA) and members of your new floor community to get to know each other, touch on important information about living in the residence halls, and start connecting with those you will be living with for the year. This is a great opportunity to meet you neighbors and hear about all the ways your RA plans to foster community and act as a vital resource for your Hopkins experience.

After you’ve said goodbye for now, parents and families are invited to gather on Wyman Quad for a message from Rachelle Hernandez, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, and to pick up a sweet treat for the journey home.

REQUIRED SESSION for all incoming students. New Student Orientation Kick-Off Event! Following the RA Floor Meetings, all incoming first-year students will meet your FYM for the first time!!

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

Welcome Blue Jay Athelete Families! Join us at the Freshman Quad Tent for a photo booth, family giveaways, water, coffee, ice cream, and more!

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner starts at 5pm and ends at 8pm.

All students are welcome to come and enjoy a variety of delicious free cookies and play lawn games on the Freshman Quad! Come meet other students before the school year starts over a game of Giant Jenga, Cornhole, Connect 4, and more!!

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner starts at 5pm and ends at 8pm.

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 9am.

Move-In: Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, & Field Hockey

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner starts at 5pm and ends at 8pm.

Welcome pre-orientation students! Please pick up your J-card and keys at Mason Hall

Welcome Blue Jay Families! Join us at the Freshman Quad Tent for a photo booth, family giveaways, water, coffee, ice cream, and more!

Hopkins Café Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

For all Pre-Orientation participants. Stop by between 4:00 - 4:30 PM EDT to pick up your packet and enjoy some light refreshments!

Pre-Orientation Welcome Meetings

• Baltimore Arts Hodson 316
• Baltimore Through the Camera Lens Hodson 313
• B'More Community Bound (BCB) Hodson 110
• HopkinsLEAD Hodson 311
• International Student Orientation Hodson 210
• Mentoring Assistance Peer Program Hodson 213
• Recreation Backpacking Beginner Hodson 303
• Recreation Backpacking Advanced Hodson 305
• Recreation Canoeing Hodson 301
• Clark Scholars Hodson 211
• Hodson Scholars Hodson 203
• Parents Shriver Auditorium

Join us for a review of campus resources that were presented during the summer Orientation webinars.

Hopkins Café Dinner starts at 5pm and ends at 8pm.

Move-In: Football